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Would You Rather Have A Penny That Doubles Each Day For A Month Or $1 Million?
The Fable of the Grain of Rice shows how it's better to get a penny that doubles daily versus having $1,000,000 upfront. This is compound interest. T…
How Do Employee Stock Purchase Plans Work
Employee stock purchase plans, or ESPPs, can be a great way to invest at a discount. The post How Do Employee Stock Purchase Plans Work appeared firs…
Welcome to the Age of Execution
There is one thing that truly matters right now... The post Welcome to the Age of Execution appeared first on Contrarian Thinking.
Ignore This and Get Left Behind
The 1 thing that truly matters right now... The algorithm of reality... You can complain or you can compete... The post Ignore This and Get Left Behi…
Pregnancy Disability Insurance
A common question from female docs is whether disability insurance covers pregnancy-related issues. The short answer is no and yes. The post Pregnanc…
Education Department Faces Shutdown Under Trump
The Department of Education is being phased out under Trump’s latest executive order. Learn how this affects students, teachers, and federal aid. The…
Follow Clark’s 4-Month Rule Before Applying for Social Security
Amid drastic changes underway in the U.S. government, Social Security, one of the most popular federal programs, is on the minds of many Americans cl…
How To Calculate Your GPA And Convert Your Grades
GPA stands for your Grade Point Average, and is used as an indicator of your overall school performance. Here's how to calculate your GPA. The post H…
What Happens If Your Brokerage Company Goes Out of Business?
If you’ve invested even $1 toward retirement, you most likely hold an account at a brokerage company. You may have accounts with multiple inves…
Best Health Savings Account (HSA) Providers In 2025
We compare the best health savings accounts (HSA) providers that offer free HSAs, investing options, and more. The post Best Health Savings Account (…
100% Bonus Depreciation Could Return This Year: 2025 Tax Update
Real estate is one of the most tax-advantaged investments in the country. With bonus depreciation, opportunity zone investing, 1031 exchanges, and mo…
From Zero to $50k in Monthly Vending Revenue in 16 months
Vending machines are a classic passive income source that continues to be profitable today. We had Mr. Passive himself, Mike Hoffman, in the show be…
11 Lazy Money Hacks to Mindlessly Save More
I don’t know about you, but something about late-Winter and early-Spring just makes me want to stay in bed and hibernate. Motivation from the new yea…
The 2025 Guide to Spring Cleaning Your Personal Finances
The sun’s finally peeking through the clouds, and the birds are back in full song. You know what that means? It’s spring cleaning time! B…
401(k)s, IRAs, 403(b)s, and Other Retirement Account Questions
Answering reader questions about rolling a 401(k) into an IRA after changing jobs, how to do a 403(b) rollover, and how to pass non-discrimination te…
The Rule of 72: How it Works for Your Investments
The Rule of 72 is a simple yet powerful formula—a quick mental math shortcut that lets you estimate how long it will take to double your money at a g…
FSA Extends IDR Recertification Until 2026
FSA extends IDR recertification deadlines until 2026, giving borrowers relief amid processing delays. Here’s what you need to know. The post FSA Exte…
The Threat Facing Real Estate Investors Today and Why Tenants Should Be Treated as Clients
When I first started investing in real estate around 2006 (yeah, I know, not a great time to start), the biggest dangers to the industry were things …
How To Use A 529 Plan For Estate Planning
Wondering if it would be beneficial to use a 529 plan for estate planning? We explain when that strategy could make sense and how to do it. The post …
How to Save Up to 20% on New Construction Homes
In real estate, timing is everything. Right now, builders across the country are sitting on excess inventory, offering some of the most attractive di…